SOMERSET — The following are the top 10 graduating students from the Class of 2014 at Somerset Berkley Regional High School.

Kara Anne Botelho

Kara Anne Botelho is the valedictorian of the Class of 2014. She is the daughter of Joseph and Kathleen Botelho.

A highly accomplished National Honor Society student, Kara has distinguished herself with numerous academic accolades. Among her numerous distinctions, Kara is the recipient of the Harvard Book Award, AP Scholar Award, Massachusetts Association of High School Superintendents Certificate of Academic Excellence, Presidential Award for Excellence in math, Bristol County Educators Association Distinguished Academic Certificate, and both the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and Koplik Certificate of Mastery with Distinction for her performance on the MCAS. An athlete as well, Kara was a member of the winter and spring track and soccer team, where she earned all-star distinction. A leader in school as well, Kara is not only captain of the soccer team, but also the vice president of the National Honor Society. An altruistic young lady, Kara enjoys volunteering her time in a wide variety of activities

In the fall, Kara will be attending the University of Connecticut, where she will major in actuarial science and mathematics.

Zachary James Estrella

Zachary James Estrella is the salutatorian of the Class of 2014. He is the son of John and Mary Estrella.

A National Honor Society student, Zach has distinguished himself with numerous academic distinctions. In addition to earning AP Scholar status and being awarded the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for his performance on the MCAS, Zach was the recipient of the prestigious Brown Book Award. The epitome of a scholar-athlete, Zach has been a three-season athlete throughout his four years of high school. He has played football, basketball, baseball and participated in track. He distinguished himself in his athletic pursuits, being selected as a league all-star, an Otto Graham Achievement Award nominee in football and captain for the track team. Zach enjoys volunteering his time in a wide variety of community service activities, ranging from food pantries and homeless shelters to athletic booster clubs.

In the fall, Zach will attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he will follow his love of the sciences and continue his education in the field of aerospace engineering.

Samuel Thomas McGowan

Samuel Thomas McGowan is ranked third in the Class of 2014. He is the son of James and Michelle McGowan.

A highly accomplished student, Sam has distinguished himself with his many academic achievements. A National Society student, Sam is a recipient of the prestigious Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award and the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for his performance on the MCAS. An excellent scholar-athlete, Sam has been a four-year member of the football team as well as a member of the baseball, basketball and tennis teams. Sam enjoys volunteering his time with numerous worthwhile activities, including food pantries, church events and as a Big Buddy.

Page 2 of 4 - Looking forward to a career in business, Sam will be attending Bentley University in the fall.

Michael Tobias Monte

Michael Tobias Monte is the fourth-ranked student in the graduating Class of 2014. He is the son of Michael and Maria Monte.

A highly accomplished student, Michael has distinguished himself with his outstanding academic achievements. A National Honor Society student, Mike has also been the recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for his performance on the MCAS. Very involved in the school’s prestigious music program, he is a member of the school’s jazz band concert band, symphonic winds, orchestra, winter percussion, chorale, concert choir, and mixed a cappella group. He was recognized for his efforts as a Southeast Senior District, Tri-County and All-State musician. Equally involved outside of the school, Mike participates in numerous other musical groups. An athlete as well, he is a four-year member of the school’s varsity soccer team, where he served as a captain his senior year. He also plays for outside competitive soccer clubs. Mike also enjoyed volunteering his time both inside and outside of school.

Following his passion for the sciences, Michael will be attending Northeastern University, where he will major in engineering.

Ryan Michael Foley

Ryan Michael Foley is the fifth-ranked student in the Class of 2014. He is the son of Michael and Christine Foley.

A highly accomplished National Honor Society student, Ryan has been recognized for his many academic achievements. In addition to earning the status as an AP Scholar, he earned the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for his performance on the MACS. An athlete as well, Ryan has played baseball, soccer and winter track. An altruistic young man, Ryan has volunteered extensively during his four years of high school.

Following his love for the sciences, Ryan will attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst this fall where he will major in mechanical engineering.

Logan Maroni Rennick

Logan Maroni Rennick is the sixth-ranked student in the Class of 2014. He is the son of the Tony and Misti Rennick.

A National Honor Society student, Logan has distinguished himself with his outstanding academic achievements. He had been a recipient of numerous academic distinctions, including earning AP Scholar status. In addition, his performance on the MCAS has earned him the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. A three-season athlete, Logan is a member of the varsity winter and spring track teams and captain of the cross country team. Logan is also active in the school’s music program, being a member of both the orchestra and string ensemble. A socially conscious young man, Logan has volunteered at both his church and soup kitchens and has earned the prestigious Eagle Scout Award.

Page 3 of 4 - Looking forward to following his passion in the field of computer science, Logan will be attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst this fall.

Chandler Comfort Hayes

Chandler Comfort Hayes is ranked seventh in the Class of 2014. She is the daughter of Valerie Mello and Allen Hayes.

A National Honor Society student, Chandler has been highly decorated for her academic achievements. A recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for her performance on the MCAS, Chandler is also the recipient of the prestigious St. Michael’s College Book Award and earned AP Scholar status. Very involved in the school’s outstanding music program, Chandler is a member of the chorus, concert choir, and chorale, as well as the drama club. In addition, Chandler is a member of the debate team, school newspaper and yearbook, where she serves as the editor. Chandler has volunteered her time in numerous areas, including soup kitchens and community clean-ups.

Looking forward to pursuing a degree in psychology, Chandler will be attending Howard University in the fall.

Jack David Moniz

Jack David Moniz is ranked eighth in the Class of 2014. He is the son of Dawn Viana and David Moniz.

A highly accomplished student, Jack has distinguished himself with his numerous academic achievements. A National Honor Society student, Jack has earned AP Scholar status and is also the recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for his performance. A scholar-athlete, Jack has been an excellent baseball player throughout his four years of high school. Respected as a leader on the baseball team and the student body for his altruistic works, he is a captain on the baseball team and recipient of the school’s Citizenship’s Award.

In the fall, Jack will be attending the prestigious Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he will be pursuing a degree in business management.

Emily Jayne Graca

Emily Jayne Graca is ranked ninth in the Class of 2014. She is the daughter of Michael and Michelle Graca.

Emily is highly decorated for her academic achievement. A member of the National Honor Society, Emily has distinguished herself as an AP Scholar and earned both the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and Koplik Certificate of Mastery with Distinction for her performance on the MCAS. An athlete and a leader at the school, Emily is a member of both the track and cross-country teams, where she serves as one of the captains. Emily volunteers both at the middle school and a local hospital.

Following her passion to help others, Emily will be attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst this fall, where she will major in nursing.

Mia Elizabeth Lussier

Page 4 of 4 - Mia Elizabeth Lussier is ranked 10th in the Class of 2014. She is the daughter of Phillip Lussier and Laurie Kilkus.

A highly decorated National Honor Society student, Mia has earned the status as an AP Scholar and is the recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for her performance on the MCAS. An athlete as well, Mia was a three-season athlete, as she was a member of the soccer, softball, basketball and winter and spring track teams. Mia enjoys volunteering her time.

In the fall, Mia will be attending Wilkes University, where she will be pursuing a degree in pharmacy.